The Archon Institute invites the public to experience our mission, meet our team, and explore our Arlington headquarters for the first time.
For over two decades, the Archon Institute has served the defense and intelligence communities with a commitment to technical excellence and operational discretion. This spring, we're opening our doors.
The Archon Institute Open House is an opportunity for the public, press, academic partners, and industry colleagues to visit our Arlington headquarters, meet members of our leadership and research teams, and learn about the work that drives our mission.
This event reflects the Institute's commitment to transparency and public engagement — values we believe are essential to maintaining trust between defense institutions and the communities they serve.
The Open House will feature a mix of presentations, panel discussions, facility tours, and opportunities to engage directly with Archon Institute leadership and researchers.
CEO David Chen will welcome attendees and share his perspective on the Institute's role in the evolving defense landscape — a rare public address from one of the industry's most private leaders.
Senior leaders and researchers will participate in panel discussions exploring critical topics in defense technology, strategic foresight, and public-private partnership. Panel details and speakers will be announced closer to the event.
For the first time, visitors will have the opportunity to tour selected areas of our Arlington headquarters, including demonstration spaces showcasing the Institute's capabilities in AI, autonomous systems, and strategic analysis.
The day will conclude with an open question-and-answer session featuring members of the Archon Institute's executive team.
A detailed agenda is being finalized and will be shared with registered attendees. The general framework for the day:
| Time | Session |
|---|---|
| 10:00 AM | Registration & Welcome Coffee |
| 10:30 AM | Opening Remarks |
| 11:00 AM | Morning Panel Session |
| 12:00 PM | Lunch & Networking |
| 1:00 PM | Facility Tours (assigned groups) |
| 2:30 PM | Afternoon Panel Session |
| 3:30 PM | Q&A with Leadership |
| 4:00 PM | Close |
The Open House is free and open to the public. Registration is required for building access and security badging.
To register, please email events@archoninstitute.com with your name, organization, and contact information. You will receive a confirmation with event details and badge instructions.
Members of the media may request press credentials through our communications office at media@archoninstitute.com. Press registration includes access to all public sessions and a reserved media area during panel discussions.
For questions about the Open House, contact our events team at events@archoninstitute.com or our communications office at media@archoninstitute.com.
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